Pet Surgery withCompassion and Precision

At South Loop Animal Hospital, our surgical teams are dedicated to every pet’s successful procedure and full recovery. Our AAHA-accredited facility brings only the best surgical veterinary practices to the table. We handle both planned and emergency procedures, so we’re here for you in any situation. We do everything we can to minimize risks and ensure your pet’s safety and comfort from start to finish.

On the Day of Surgery

When you bring your pet in for surgery, we assign them a dedicated team for the entire procedure. First, before each pet surgery, we perform a pre-surgical exam and pre-anesthetic bloodwork to ensure they are healthy enough for their anesthesia protocol. Each pet receives a personalized dose of the anesthetic tailored to their breed, weight, and health condition.

Comprehensive Monitoring

During surgery, your pet receives fluids from an IV catheter which help stabilize their blood pressure and fluid balance throughout anesthesia. It also allows us to administer drugs immediately should the need arise. Additionally, we monitor your pet’s vitals including blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, body temperature, and respiration. Furthermore, a certified veterinary technician is on constant monitoring duty to catch any subtle changes throughout the entire pet surgery.

Surgeries We Perform

We have the ability to perform most soft tissue procedures ourselves and we work with a number of board-certified surgeons in the Chicago area to refer your pet for any specialty surgery.

Pain Management and Post-Surgical Care

Every surgery comes with some level of pain, so we aim to make your pet as comfortable as possible. We administer pain medication before surgery and will send you home with at-home medication, too. Pet surgery recovery times may vary, so the amount and we'll tailor the type of pain medication to your pet and their procedure.

Additionally, we send you home with detailed instructions on how to ensure a full and timely recovery. Our team even follows up with a phone call to check in about your pet's condition. If you have questions or concerns about our pet surgery procedures, please let us know.